Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder: Will it happen?

British heavyweight champion is offered a guaranteed $50m to fight his American rival later this year

Anthony Joshua beats Joseph Parker boxing Cardiff
Anthony Joshua shows off his belts after beating Joseph Parker on points in Cardiff
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Anthony Joshua, the British heavyweight star, has been offered a purse of at least $50m (£36m) to fight his American rival Deontay Wilder later this year.

Between them Joshua and Wilder hold all the heavyweight titles and a unification bout would generate huge interest.

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